Like this:

I always like to go to this place called “Parque Las Palapas” in Cancun, it’s a place for gathering of families and it just reminds me of the town part of Cancun, it’s a very local place, opposite to the hotel zone and beaches, makes a lot of contrast and I like it because I common elements to mexican culture in different parts of the country like Mexico City or Chiapas, there is always this folklore represented in bright colors and lights.

Nights in the town are like traveling in time, like going back to a time when everyone gathered at the square and enjoyed the time and the place, there’s people selling food, a local church, kids playing, families, crafts for sale, groups gathering to read and write, music playing at restaurants close by.

I guess there’s a place like that in every corner of the world, so I’m glad to share this one.

A cart selling lamps crafted for decorationA cart selling all sorts of rosaries in different colors and materialsA food cart selling the local version of a crêpe “Marquesita” and next to it a cart selling food that reads “Super Churros Santos” next to the church.

I like the way that because they are next to the church they use creative names like that “Super Holy Snacks” translation for Super Churros Santos.

Like this:

There is a storm watch over Cancun, for a few hours the climate was very hot, suddenly heavy dark clouds started winning over the blue sky, a few drops or rain came down.

Then the horizon became bleak and the feeling of the power of a lightning very close by struck (and actually it burned my modem) but all I could think of is to wait for another one and see how the electrical storm would develop.

Here are the pictures:

The beginning of the storm, the heavy clouds gaining on the horizon while the sun was going down

The climate became very windy, a cool strong wind that made the palm trees seem like rubber bands

The sunset was fighting the heavy clouds and they formed a circle up in the sky which turned pink and purple

Waiting for the next lightning to strike

I got lucky and caught a little bit of one

I always look at the sky and the clouds and this was a very special show, to watch them turn into a Nebula, so similar to the insides of a Star

Just a little bit of clear sky left in bright blue

All pictures by: Kristina Guerrero, taken in Cancun, Mexico, August-04-2012.